Litigation Legal Assistant

Orionplacement; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement is seeking a Litigation Support professional in Atlanta, Georgia. Join a respected litigation team and engage in complex civil litigation, providing comprehensive support from case initiation through trial.

Your role will involve preparing legal documents, maintaining case files, and communicating with various stakeholders. Candidates must possess at least 3 years of civil litigation defense experience in a law firm.

Enjoy a hybrid schedule featuring one work-from-home day each week along with competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation defense legal assistant experience.
• Experience working in a law firm litigation practice.
• Strong organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys.
• Prepare, format, and electronically file legal documents.
• Maintain case files and organize documents.
• Communicate with clients and court personnel.

Skills

Civil litigation defense legal assistant experience

Court filings knowledge

Legal document preparation

Microsoft Office proficiency

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Legal document management systems

Job description

Pay: $58,000.00 - $62,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a respected litigation team supporting sophisticated civil litigation matters.
• Work alongside experienced attorneys in a collaborative, high-performing legal environment.
• Gain hands‑on involvement throughout the litigation process, from case initiation through trial.
• Build your career with a firm that values teamwork, professionalism, and continuous growth.
• Enjoy competitive benefits, profit sharing, and a hybrid schedule with one work‑from‑home day each week.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia. Hybrid schedule with one work‑from‑home day per week. Relocation assistance is not available.

Note: Candidates must have at least 3 years of civil litigation defense legal assistant experience in a law firm.

About Us

We are a client-focused law firm committed to delivering exceptional legal representation while maintaining a collaborative and supportive workplace. Our team values professionalism, responsiveness, and high-quality work, creating an environment where talented legal professionals can grow and make a meaningful impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Provide administrative and litigation support to attorneys handling complex civil litigation matters.
• Prepare, format, proofread, and electronically file legal documents in state and federal courts.
• Draft correspondence, pleadings, discovery documents, and other legal materials.
• Maintain case files, organize documents, and manage both electronic and physical records.
• Coordinate attorney calendars, hearings, depositions, mediations, and court deadlines.
• Assist with discovery, document productions, and trial preparation.
• Communicate professionally with clients, opposing counsel, court personnel, experts, and vendors.
• Monitor deadlines and ensure timely filing of legal documents.
• Perform general legal administrative duties in a fast-paced litigation practice.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of civil litigation defense legal assistant experience.
• Experience working in a law firm litigation practice.
• Strong knowledge of court filings, litigation procedures, and legal document preparation.
• Experience with Microsoft Office and legal document management systems.
• Familiarity with state and federal court e‑filing procedures.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and multitasking skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll become part of a collaborative legal team where your contributions are valued and your professional development is encouraged. We offer meaningful work, experienced mentors, strong team culture, excellent benefits, profit sharing, and hybrid flexibility to support your success.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance